On The Foreign Scene Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says he doubts ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States will succeed, citing what he called Washington’s “tough and unrealistic demands.” Speaking in Tehran on Tuesday, Khamenei criticized the US for insisting Iran abandon uranium enrichment, calling it a “big […]
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Court dismisses VeryDarkMan’s objection in Falana, Falz’ defamation suit
A Lagos High Court has dismissed the preliminary objection filed by social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, in a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Femi Falana SAN and his son, singer Falz. Justice Fimisola Azeez ruled that the objection lacked merit and ordered VDM to […]
‘Wife, mother’ of wanted terrorist Ado Aliero, ‘arrested in Saudi Arabia’
Saudi authorities have arrested two women believed to be the wife and mother of Nigeria’s most notorious bandits’ leader, Ado Aliero. The women were picked up in Medina during an intelligence-led operation while living under false identities. Aliero is infamous for leading deadly attacks and mass abductions across Zamfara and […]
El-Rufai accuses judiciary of corruption, eroding public trust
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Nigerian judiciary of deep-rooted corruption. Speaking at the NBA Law Week in Abuja, El-Rufai claimed many judges and lawyers are compromised, leading to biased rulings and justice only for the rich. He criticized ex parte orders in political cases, accused the […]
Enugu Muslims Urge Governor Mbah To Ensure Fairness in Board Appointments
Muslim leaders in Enugu have called on Governor Peter Mbah to ensure fairness and inclusivity in appointments to the state’s welfare board. Speaking at a news conference, Musa Ani of the Uwani Islamic Centre expressed concern that some individuals may have been appointed without wider consultation. He urged the governor […]
Police In Anambra Recover TRACAS Shuttle Bus Hours After Snatching By Hoodlums In Nkwelle
Police in Anambra State have recovered a TRACAS shuttle bus just hours after it was snatched by armed hoodlums in Nkwelle, Oyi Local Government Area. The five-man gang, posing as passengers, reportedly robbed the driver of twenty thousand naira and the vehicle before fleeing. Following a distress call on May […]
Seyi Tinubu blocked from greeting Pope during Vatican visit
President Bola Tinubu’s first son, Seyi, was seen in a video restrained by security attached to the Pope. Kpakpando had reported different highlights of the event, including the president’s encounter with Peter Obi, one of his major rivals in the 2023 elections. Obi, who came third in the election, defeated […]
Police arrest native doctor, recover arms, ammunition from shrine.
The police in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, say they have arrested a native doctor for alleged criminal offences in the state. Daniel Ndukwe, the police spokesperson in the state, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Ndukwe, a superintendent of police, identified the native doctor as Emmanuel Chinonso. The […]
LP crisis: Nenadi-led NCC allegedly approach Zamfara Court to reverse S/Court decision
The leadership crisis in the Labour Party (LP) has further deepened as the National Caretaker Committee (NCC), headed by former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman, has approached a Federal High Court in Zamfara State seeking to restrain the National Chairman of the party, Mr Julius Abure, from parading himself as […]
APC Chieftain Says Atiku Is desperately shopping for southern running mate.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayekooto Akindele, has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the possible refusal of Peter Obi as his presidential running mate. Akindele said Atiku is desperately looking for a presidential running mate from the Southern part of Nigeria. In what seems like […]